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Home My WebLink About20240821.tiffRECORD OF PROCEEDINGS MINUTES BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD COUNTY, COLORADO WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 2024 The Board of County Commissioners of Weld County, Colorado, met in regular session in full conformity with the laws of the State of Colorado at the regular place of meeting in the Weld County Administration Building, Greeley, Colorado, April 10, 2024, at the hour of 9:00 a.m. = ROLL CALL: The meeting was called to order by the Chair and on roll call the following members were present, constituting a quorum of the members thereof: Commissioner Kevin D. Ross, Chair Commissioner Perry L. Buck, Pro-Tem Commissioner Mike Freeman Commissioner Scott K. James Commissioner Lori Saine Also present: County Attorney, Bruce Barker Acting Clerk to the Board, Houstan Aragon Chief Financial Officer, Cheryl Pattelli El MINUTES: There being no corrections to the Minutes of the Board of County Commissioners meeting of March 27, 2024, as printed, Commissioner Buck moved to approve. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. CERTIFICATION OF HEARINGS: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve the Certification of Hearings conducted on March 27, 2024, as follows: 1) PCSC22-0021 — Donn Foster and Mary Lee Hardy, c/o Foster Trucking, Inc. Commissioner Buck seconded the motion, which carried unanimously. AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: There were no amendments to the Agenda. El CONSENT AGENDA: Commissioner James moved to approve the Consent Agenda, as printed. Commissioner Freeman seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. ' PROCLAMATIONS: 1) BRIGGSDALE FALCONS DAY, CLASS 1A GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP - APRIL 10, 2024: Chair Ross read the proclamation for the record, recognizing the accomplishments of the team for winning the Class 1A State Championship. Colin Nicklas, Coach, thanked the Commissioners for supporting their team and recognizing their accomplishments, and highlighted the honor of being a coach to a dedicated team and their families. Jenna Krise, senior, echoed Coach Nicklas' sentiments and further expressed appreciation to the coaches, parents, families, and the community for their dedication and support. At the request of Chair Ross, each member of the team introduced themselves for the record. Each of the Commissioners extended their congratulations to the team for their accomplishments and applauded their outstanding leadership skills and hard work as a part of Team Weld. (Clerk's Note: The group gathered for a photo opportunity.) Minutes, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 2024-0821 IZp Page 1 BC0016 WARRANTS: 1) GENERAL WARRANTS - APRIL 9, 2024: Commissioner Buck moved to approve the General Warrants, as printed. Commissioner James seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. BIDS: 1) APPROVE BID #62400040, VARIOUS CORE AND NON -CORE SERVICES FOR CHILD WELFARE SERVICES - DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES: Toby Taylor, Purchasing Department, stated the Department of Human Services completed their review of the 29 bid responses received utilizing the Request for Proposal (RFP) process. He indicated there are two (2) documents provided: one (1) explaining which vendors and services are recommended for approval at this time, and the other for vendors and services that are not. Mr. Taylor further stated the department requests to enter into agreements with 28 out of the 29 proposals for either full or partial services, and explained the one (1) vendor who is not recommended, KPJ FIRST Services, LLC, did not meet specifications, pursuant to Section 5-4-60 of the Weld County Code, and had previously had a Weld County contract terminated for performance issues. He noted all other vendors, services, and rates are recommended for approval. Commissioner James moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 2) APPROVE BID #82400032, PAVEMENT SMOOTHNESS TESTING AND GRINDING - DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS: Mr. Taylor reviewed staffs recommendation to select CPP Engineering, Inc., the sole bidder meeting specifications, for a total amount of $236,403.40. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. El 3) APPROVE BID #B2400061, VMWARE MAINTENANCE WELD — DEPARTMENT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY: Mr. Taylor stated six (6) bids were received and introduced Saitech, Inc., as the lowest cost solution and confirmed they meet all specifications, with said bid amounting to $107,979.90. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said bid. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. Ei NEW BUSINESS: 1) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7948 EXPENDITURE AUTHORIZATION AND WORK PLAN FOR WORKFORCE INNOVATION AND OPPORTUNITY ACT (WIOA) PROGRAM FOR SUPPLEMENTAL EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT FUNDS (ESF) FOR PAVING ACCESS TO CAREERS AND EMPLOYMENT (PACE) INITIATIVE, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN ELECTRONICALLY: Jamie Ulrich, Director of the Department of Human Services, stated the expenditure authorization, in the amount of $164,009.00, will provide support to the Paving Access to Careers and Employment (PACE) Initiative and noted all funding is provided through the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment. Commissioner James moved to approve said expenditure authorization and work plan, and authorize the Chair to sign electronically. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck and it carried unanimously. 2) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7957 SERVICE AGREEMENT AND SET UP FORM FOR CASE MANAGEMENT AGENCY (CMA) AFTER-HOURS TELEPHONE ANSWERING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - OZ GROUP, LLC, DBA CUSTOMER CONTACT SERVICES: Ms. Ulrich stated the department is required to provide after-hours availability for providers through Weld County's Case Management Agency (CMA), and have elected an answering phone service for the cost of $49.00 per 28 -day cycle. She noted all funds are provided through the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and form, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. Minutes, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Page 2 2024-0821 BC0016 --- 3) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7962 CASE MANAGEMENT AGENCY (CMA) SERVICE AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MY HEROES, LLC: Ms. Ulrich stated the agreement is for a service provider through the department's Case Management Agency (CMA) for waiver program recipients. She noted all funds are provided through the Colorado Department of Healthcare Policy and Financing. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously. • 4) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7963 CASE MANAGEMENT AGENCY (CMA) SERVICE AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN — TLC CONNECTION AGENCY: Ms. Ulrich indicated the agreement has the same terms and provisions discussed as the previous item of business. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously. 5) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7983 AGREEMENT FOR FOSTER CARE RESPITE SERVICES AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - MADISON BERGMAN: Ms. Ulrich stated this is a new agreement for foster care respite services located in Frederick, Colorado. Commissioner Buck moved to approve said agreement and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner James, carried unanimously. • 6) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7964 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BENNETT AND MADISON BERGMAN: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new certified foster care home located in Frederick, Colorado. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously. • 7) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #7984 INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF FOSTER CARE SERVICES IN A FOSTER CARE HOME AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - BRADLEY HELTON AND DEVON MOLYNEAU: Ms. Ulrich stated the contract is for a new certified foster care kinship home located in Greeley, Colorado. Commissioner James moved to approve said contract and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion, which was seconded by Commissioner Buck, carried unanimously. • 8) CONSIDER CONTRACT ID #8016 BUSINESS ASSOCIATE AGREEMENT AND POPULATION HEALTH SERVICES AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - ALERA GROUP, INC., DBA VITAL INCITE: Kelly Leffler, Department of Human Resources, stated Vital Incite is a vendor that had been working with Weld County's previous benefits broker to provide analysis of current health plans to include program utilization and insight into plan management, along with the Employee Medical Clinic utilization. She further explained Weld County needs to enter into new agreements and an addendum with Vital Incite due to the transfer to a new insurance broker, and the costs are provided annually through Aetna. Commissioner James moved to approve said agreements and addendum, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Freeman, and it carried unanimously. (Clerk's Note: The title of this item of business was changed post meeting.) • 9) CONSIDER ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF FESTIVAL PERMIT APPLICATION AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - SATIRE BREWING COMPANY, INC.: Matthew Conroy, Assistant County Attorney, explained the request of Satire Brewing Company, Inc., a liquor licensed establishment in the City of Thornton, to hold an event at The Wild Animal Sanctuary in unincorporated Weld County, and presented the Resolution to formally acknowledge the Board's expression of no opposition. The applicant was not Minutes, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Page 3 2024-0821 BC0016 present. Commissioner James moved to approve said Resolution and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Saine and it carried unanimously. 10) CONSIDER APPOINTMENT TO NORTH FRONT RANGE WATER QUALITY BOARD: Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said appointment. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buck, and upon a roll call vote of four (4) to one (1), the motion carried, with Commissioner Saine opposed. PLANNING: 1) CONSIDER TWO (2) DECOMMISSIONING PLANS, ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR22-0027, FOR SOLAR ENERGY FACILITIES (SEF) OUTSIDE OF SUBDIVISIONS AND HISTORIC TOWNSITES IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZE CHAIR TO SIGN - CBEP LAND 2, LLC, C/O CBEP SOLAR 2, LLC, C/O CBEP SOLAR 8, LLC: Kim Ogle, Department of Planning Services, stated this is a Condition of Approval (COA) for Use by Special Review Permit, USR22-0027, and the department determined the decommissioning and reclamation plan to be complete. He expanded the applicant submitted performance bonds in the amount of $168,161.05 and $89,049.42. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said decommissioning plans, accept collateral, and authorize the Chair to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. IIE 2) CONSIDER DECOMMISSIONING PLAN AND ACCEPT COLLATERAL FOR A SITE SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT PLAN AND USE BY SPECIAL REVIEW PERMIT, USR21-0023, FOR SOLAR ENERGY FACILITY IN THE A (AGRICULTURAL) ZONE DISTRICT- ENDERS LAND COMPANY, LLC, C/O OVERLAND SOLAR, LLC: Molly Wright, Department of Planning Services, presented a Letter of Credit as a Condition of Approval (COA) for Use by Special Review Permit, USR21-0023, and stated the decommissioning plan has been reviewed by staff and deemed complete. She explained a decommissioning bond amounting to $300,000.00 has been submitted. Commissioner Freeman moved to approve said decommissioning plan and accept collateral. The motion was seconded by Commissioner James and it carried unanimously. El PUBLIC COMMENT: No public comment was offered. RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES: The Resolutions were presented and signed as listed on the Consent Agenda. No Ordinances were approved. Let the minutes reflect that the above and foregoing actions were attested to and respectfully submitted by the Clerk to the Board. There being no further business, this meeting was adjourned at 9:33 a.m. Minutes, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Page 4 2024-0821 BC0016 These Minutes were approved on the 24th day of April, 2024. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WELD C , OLORA ATTEST: C� J ajtfrhi;4, Weld County Clerk to the Board Deputy Clerk to the Boar Kevin Ross, Chair Perry L. Bu Mike reeman Pro-Tem Scott K. James Lori Saine Minutes, Wednesday, April 10, 2024 Page 5 2024-0821 BC0016 ATTENDANCE LIST NAME - PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY ADDRESS (CITY, STATE ZIP) EMAIL COUNTY OF RESIDENCE SPEAKING (YIN)? 10/1 N•1' c Uc bvt S �4 \nv 1 99 c4;de-lc-s 10'6®or Y co4Y 15��e,(le // 1 NiNc.4 White, /1 T Society of Professional Region 9 Coordinator - Ed Otte Clorado, New Mexico Utah, ,Wyoming eotte47@gmail.com Journalists Hello